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17.5 inch Thorowgood T8 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S6438)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
450
.00
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17 inch Thorowgood T4 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S5299)
Used
17 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
375
.00
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17.5 inch Thorowgood T8 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S6381)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
450
.00
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17.5 inch Thorowgood T4 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S6378)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
400
.00
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17.5 inch Thorowgood T4 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S5312)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
299
.00
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17.5 inch Thorowgood T8 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S5168)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
499
.00
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17.5 inch Thorowgood T8 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S4226)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
450
.00
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17.5 inch Thorowgood T8 Dressage MDM Black Adjustable (S6374)
Used
17.5 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
399
.00
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17.5 inch Ideal Jessica Dressage Black Medium Wide (C6331)
Used
17.5 inch
MW
Black
£
499
.00
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17.5 inch Albion K2 Dressage Black Medium Wide (S6196)
Used
17.5 inch
MW
Black
£
499
.00
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17 inch Thorowgood T8 Dressage with Surface Mounted Block MDS Black Adjustable (S6293)
Used
17 inch
Adjustable
Black
£
475
.00
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Dressage saddles are designed to elongate the rider’s position and enable them to lengthen their stirrups. To achieve this position, dressage saddles are typically much straighter cut, with longer flaps and extended knee blocks to support the rider in achieving the ideal dressage seat and position.
Dressage saddles are commonly deep-seated with large knee blocks. However, some brands targeted at entry-level dressage riders offer more open seats. These dressage saddles can also work well for riders who need a little more room in the seat or for those who prefer a less restricted feel. Some dressage saddles offer large external blocks to fix the rider into a certain position and offer superior support. Other dressage saddles offer moveable blocks attached by velcro, which can be positioned to suit the individual rider. Dressage saddles are available in both monoflap and dual-flap options. Some people prefer a monoflap or single flap to achieve a closer feel of contact with their horse.
When looking for a dressage saddle on a budget, it is important to consider your horse's needs over price. A huge selection of competitively priced dressage saddles are available on the market. However, the fit for your horse should not be compromised. When selecting a dressage saddle, you should consider the following;
• the wither profile of your horse (medium, high or low)
• the back shape of your horse (average, flat, curved)
• the back length of your horse (many people ride in saddles too long for their horse and cause the horse pain)
• the current and expected condition of the horse (does the horse have any muscle wastage, and is the horse likely to regain the muscle or is it due to age)
• position of the girth groove (is the girth groove forward/average)
• any other conformation issues (herring gutted/roach backed etc.)
Some dressage saddles feature 3 girth straps, which can include a point, neutral and Y girthing option. The Y girthing option is popular on many modern dressage saddles to help balance and stabilise the saddle. As mentioned, you should also consider your horse's back profile. If your horse has a higher wither, you may need something with a deeper rear gusset and fuller drop panels. If your horse has a flat back, you need a saddle suited to a flatter-backed horse. If you have a broad cob-type horse, you will be looking for a saddle with slimmer panels, a wider channel for a broader spine and, ideally, a tree suited to rounder shapes.
Dressage saddles for sale under £500 is a tight budget. However, you may find a quality secondhand synthetic saddle for sale at this price point or an older used leather saddle. Many popular brands and models of dressage saddles under £500 are on the market. Some of our customers' favourite budget dressage saddles include the Wintec 500 dressage, Thorowgood T4 dressage, Thorowgood T8 dressage, and the Whitaker Harrogate dressage saddle. The Saddle Bank has a fantastic selection of Dressage saddles available to purchase with a 5-day UK trial.